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No, PS5 Is Not Launching in 2018–But There’s Precedent for Something Like This Happening

No, PS5 Is Not Launching in 2018–But There’s Precedent for Something Like This Happening

What history can tell us about when PS5 might launch.

What Happened to Xbox This Generation?

What Happened to Xbox This Generation?

To better understand what the hell is wrong with Xbox in this generation, it really helps to learn what the hell was wrong with Playstation during the last one.

Could Sony and Nintendo’s Success With the PS4 and Switch be Derailed by Anything?

Could Sony and Nintendo’s Success With the PS4 and Switch be Derailed by Anything?

Sony and Nintendo are on top right now—could anything bring them down?

Can Fortnite’s Success Compel Sony to Allow Cross Platform Play in the Long Run?

Can Fortnite’s Success Compel Sony to Allow Cross Platform Play in the Long Run?

Cross platform play happening is only a matter of time—is Fortnite the game that will lead us there?

A Franchise’s Soul: How Do Sequels Channel It (And Still Innovate)?

A Franchise’s Soul: How Do Sequels Channel It (And Still Innovate)?

How do you cater to franchise's veterans while welcoming newcomers? The answer lies within the soul.

Sony and Nintendo Have Proven They Can Keep Their Franchises Relevant- Why Can’t Microsoft?

Sony and Nintendo Have Proven They Can Keep Their Franchises Relevant- Why Can’t Microsoft?

Where does Microsoft go wrong compared to other companies?

Do Strong Gameplay Loops Help Justify Loot Boxes?

Do Strong Gameplay Loops Help Justify Loot Boxes?

Why do certain games with RNG loot boxes thrive over others? Is core gameplay the answer?

Xbox Is Pushing For Gaming Without Boundaries- But How Exactly Will It Get There?

Xbox Is Pushing For Gaming Without Boundaries- But How Exactly Will It Get There?

A future beyond consoles: what is in store for Xbox?

Why Are Some Games Graphically Downgraded?

Why Are Some Games Graphically Downgraded?

"Vertical slices."

The Battle Royale “Bubble” and Importance of Iteration in Games

The Battle Royale “Bubble” and Importance of Iteration in Games

Are the PUBG and Fortnite: Battle Royale imitators really dead on arrival or do they feed a much larger cycle?

As Sony Doubles Down On PS4 First Party Game Development, It Will Only Cement Its Domination

As Sony Doubles Down On PS4 First Party Game Development, It Will Only Cement Its Domination

Sony is gearing itself to dominate the market on a permanent basis with its emphasis on first party games.

Overwatch, One-Tricks and Competitive Woes

Overwatch, One-Tricks and Competitive Woes

How does Blizzard deal with one-trick players, especially those playing ineffective heroes?

Diablo 4 – Five Things Blizzard Could Change

Diablo 4 – Five Things Blizzard Could Change

What could Blizzard possibly add to its next action RPG/looter? Here are a few possible suggestions.

The Nintendo Switch Had The Best First Year Line-up Ever For A Console

The Nintendo Switch Had The Best First Year Line-up Ever For A Console

The Nintendo Switch's first year lineup is truly incomparable.

Are Battle Passes The Solution to Video Game Monetization?

Are Battle Passes The Solution to Video Game Monetization?

Could Battle Passes with guaranteed reward tiers replace Season Passes and RNG loot boxes?

How Sony Will Probably Close The PS4 Generation With A Bang

How Sony Will Probably Close The PS4 Generation With A Bang

Sony's planning with software this generation has been exceptional.

How Anthem Is Possibly Shaping Up To Be Bioware’s Do Or Die Project

How Anthem Is Possibly Shaping Up To Be Bioware’s Do Or Die Project

The jury is still out on how much danger Bioware is actually in from a financial standpoint if Anthem doesn't do well.

Why LawBreakers Publisher Blaming PUBG For Its Failure Makes No Sense

Why LawBreakers Publisher Blaming PUBG For Its Failure Makes No Sense

The curious case of LawBreakers.

If Square Enix, Capcom, And Sega Can Mount Comebacks, Is There Hope For Konami Too?

If Square Enix, Capcom, And Sega Can Mount Comebacks, Is There Hope For Konami Too?

Could the maker of Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and more, ever win over its fans again?

Overwatch League: 5 Things Blizzard Needs to Fix Immediately

Overwatch League: 5 Things Blizzard Needs to Fix Immediately

Stage 1 of the Overwatch League is over but some improvements are already badly needed.